Repair is possible, even when parenting feels painful, complicated, or far from what we imagined. In Part 2 of this special Rise and Shine episode, Adrienne continues her conversation with Momentum Educators Ruchi Koval and Jael Toledo about Jewish motherhood, adult children, family dynamics, grief, and repair.
This conversation explores what happens when children make choices that challenge our expectations, including choices around Jewish identity, Israel, relationships, family traditions, and independence. Ruchi and Jael offer honest, compassionate guidance on listening to understand, managing anxiety, setting healthy boundaries, and taking our own pain to the right places so our children are not asked to carry it.
The concept of “self-care” didn’t begin with spa days and bubble baths – it’s an idea as old as our sages.
Do we have the ability to make our own decisions? Or will we always be subject to the forces of nature, nurture, and circumstance? Ruchi Koval explores the wisdom of Jewish thinkers in search of answers.
Are humans built to be givers or takers? Jewish thinkers have something to say about it.
Two conflicting emotions can simultaneously exist: we can feel both sadness and joy at the same time. In Israel, we do it every year.
Sometimes, it isn’t what happens to us that deserves our gratitude, but what didn’t happen.
In the latest episode of “Rise & Shine,” Adrienne shares how actively choosing our reactions to challenging situations can make a big difference.
How do you know if the lessons you teach your children will stick?
What does Jewish tradition actually teach about unity, disagreement, and love?
For Jewish mothers with children age 18 and under
Participants only pay their acceptance fee and airfare
To participate in the Momentum Yearlong Journey, women must live in close proximity to a Partner Organization. See our partners list here. Please notify your Community Leader with any updates to your application
Mainly for the husbands of Momentum sisters
$900 for Momentum husbands
Each man get a scholarship of $2,100-$2,400
Partner Organization contributes $700 per man
The Israeli Government does not contribute to the Men’s Trips
To participate, men must live in close proximity to a Partner Organization. See our partners list here. Please notify your Community Leader with any updates to your application
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